Summary of Unit A brief snapshot, as if
someone asked you to
briefly and clearly
describe the intent of the
lesson or project.
During the course of this project students will work in groups with the software iMovie to create a video explaining the Life Cycle of a frog or butterfly.
Essential Questions What will guide student
inquiry?
Questions that you should ask yourself to get started with your project.
What is the purpose of each step in the life cycle of a butterfly or a frog?
Why is each of the steps important? Give examples.
Academic Standards Include technology.
Use district standards
where applicable,
targeting performance
objectives you will
assess.
Standards that will be taught during the lesson:
Science
S4: Life Science C2: Life Cycles (Understanding the life cycles of plants and animals)
PO1 Describe the life cycles of various insects
PO2 Describe the life cycles of various mammals
PO3 Compare the life cycles of various organisms.
Technology
· 2T-F1. Demonstrate respect for other students while
using technology
PO1
· 2T-F2. Practice responsible use of software
PO 1., PO2, PO3
· 3T-F3. Use prescribed technology tools for
publishing and presenting information
PO 2. Create a multimedia product with support from
teachers, family or student partners (e.g., slide show,
hyperstack, video)
· 4T-F2. Use technology tools for individual and
collaborative communication activities
to share products with audiences inside and outside
the classroom
PO1
· 5T-F1. Recognize electronic information sources
PO2
Student Outcomes What will students learn
and do?
Students will be able to:
Tell a story using technology and still images to explain a process
Learn the process of a life cycle and explain it
Write and recite the steps of the Life cycle while video is going (Voice over)
Present to the class your final project
What the student should learn after completing the lesson.
Working in groups
Research skills
Respect
Using Technology to make a presentation
Assessment Checklist, Presentation,
Oral Response, Rubric,
Test, Quiz, etc.
Students will be graded on:
Presentation
Final Project
Group
Self
Oral Response
Fluency
Voice
Ability to answer questions
How to use iMovie
Getting pictures form internet
Getting pictures from iPhoto
How to gather facts
Where to get facts
Working in groups
Knowledge of Life Cycles
Procedures for Lesson - Steps in the process - Responsibilities - Guiding - Questions - Student products
Steps you should take in completing the project:
Students choose a person of interest
Students will gather facts about person
Students will write a report
Students will record their voice onto iMovie
Students will place pictures in order
Students will add transitions
Students will add music
Students will present and answer questions
Tools and Resources - Computers
- Software
- URLs
- ameras
- Presentation Device
- Handouts, Books
- Supplies, Other
To complete project you will need:
Internet
Computers
iMovie
iPhoto
Books
Digital Camera
Paper and Pencil
Classmates
Learning Environments - Location
- Teacher / Student roles
- Group Dynamics
- Interactions with experts,
other educators, etc.,
if applicable
Students will be working in both the computer lab and in the classroom to complete the project. They will be creating the project in groups of 3 or 4 and will each have a task assigned to them. During the time that they are working in the classroom each team will be placed at a different location with a laptop
Modifications Special Ed, Gifted, ELL
Pictures will be placed in iPhoto folder for them.
A script will be provided for them at a level that they can read.
Teacher/student help
Working in Groups
individual project if needed
Overview
Title: Life Cycles
Grade Level: 2nd Grade
Subject Area: Science
Time Frame: 2-3 weeks
Description
Complete the first three sections for the Summer Institute Project Proposal.
Language from Bloom's Taxonomy for describing student outcomes may be found at:
http://www.odu.edu/educ/roverbau/bloom/blooms_taxonomy.htm
A brief snapshot, as if
someone asked you to
briefly and clearly
describe the intent of the
lesson or project.
What will guide student
inquiry?
What is the purpose of each step in the life cycle of a butterfly or a frog?
Why is each of the steps important? Give examples.
Include technology.
Use district standards
where applicable,
targeting performance
objectives you will
assess.
Science
S4: Life Science C2: Life Cycles (Understanding the life cycles of plants and animals)
PO1 Describe the life cycles of various insects
PO2 Describe the life cycles of various mammals
PO3 Compare the life cycles of various organisms.
Technology
· 2T-F1. Demonstrate respect for other students while
using technology
PO1
· 2T-F2. Practice responsible use of software
PO 1., PO2, PO3
· 3T-F3. Use prescribed technology tools for
publishing and presenting information
PO 2. Create a multimedia product with support from
teachers, family or student partners (e.g., slide show,
hyperstack, video)
· 4T-F2. Use technology tools for individual and
collaborative communication activities
to share products with audiences inside and outside
the classroom
PO1
· 5T-F1. Recognize electronic information sources
PO2
What will students learn
and do?
Tell a story using technology and still images to explain a process
Learn the process of a life cycle and explain it
Write and recite the steps of the Life cycle while video is going (Voice over)
Present to the class your final project
What the student should learn after completing the lesson.
Working in groups
Research skills
Respect
Using Technology to make a presentation
Checklist, Presentation,
Oral Response, Rubric,
Test, Quiz, etc.
Presentation
Final Project
Group
Self
Oral Response
Fluency
Voice
Ability to answer questions
(e.g., content,
technology, etc.)
How to use iMovie
Getting pictures form internet
Getting pictures from iPhoto
How to gather facts
Where to get facts
Working in groups
Knowledge of Life Cycles
- Steps in the process
- Responsibilities
- Guiding
- Questions
- Student products
Students choose a person of interest
Students will gather facts about person
Students will write a report
Students will record their voice onto iMovie
Students will place pictures in order
Students will add transitions
Students will add music
Students will present and answer questions
- Computers
- Software
- URLs
- ameras
- Presentation Device
- Handouts, Books
- Supplies, Other
Internet
Computers
iMovie
iPhoto
Books
Digital Camera
Paper and Pencil
Classmates
- Location
- Teacher / Student roles
- Group Dynamics
- Interactions with experts,
other educators, etc.,
if applicable
Special Ed, Gifted, ELL
A script will be provided for them at a level that they can read.
Teacher/student help
Working in Groups
individual project if needed